Universal Studios Brings Stephen Sommers’ Visual Masterpiece Back to Life Just in Time for Halloween With Stunning HDR10, Immersive DTS:X Audio, and Over Two Hours of Bonus Content
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially launched the highly anticipated gothic action-thriller Van Helsing (2004) in a Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook box set. Available starting October 6, 2026, this premium two-disc release offers fans and physical media collectors the ultimate home theater experience, combining high-gloss custom packaging with unmatched audio-visual fidelity.
From Stephen Sommers, the visionary director of The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, Van Helsing unites three of Universal’s most iconic classic monsters—Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s Monster—in an action-packed, mythic adventure. The film stars academy-award nominee Hugh Jackman (X-Men) as the legendary monster hunter Gabriel Van Helsing and Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) as the beautiful and fearless Anna Valerious. Together, they engage in an epic battle against the ultimate forces of darkness in the heart of Transylvania.
Premium Steelbook Artistry & Collectibles
The Van Helsing Limited Edition Steelbook is designed specifically for collectors, boasting an eye-catching, high-gloss finish.
- Exterior & Interior Design: The front cover features spectacular artwork depicting Van Helsing, Anna Valerious, and the Wolf Man, highlighted by a unique light-bending effect on the weaponry. The back cover features a striking, eerie portrait of Dracula and his three brides. The interior opens to reveal a stunning, wraparound panoramic image of Frankenstein’s gothic castle.
- Exclusive Physical Inserts: The Ultimate Collector’s configuration comes packed with premium memorabilia, including five glossy character postcards (featuring the Brides of Dracula, Van Helsing, Anna Valerious, Count Dracula, and Frankenstein’s monster), an exclusive behind-the-scenes booklet exploring production design and special effects, and a double-sided glossy theatrical poster.
Ultimate Audio and Visual Presentation
- Stunning 4K Resolution: Experience the dark, atmospheric world of Transylvania like never before with an upscaled 2160p presentation.
- High Dynamic Range (HDR10): Enjoy deeper blacks, starker contrasts, and brighter, more lifelike colors that enhance the film’s gothic color scheme and ground-breaking visual effects.
- Multidimensional Audio: Get thrown directly into the action with a thunderous English DTS:X Master Audio track, delivering an immersive 3D soundscape.
Over Two Hours of Monstrous Special Features
The release is packed with deep-dive legacy supplements that take fans behind the magic of the production:
- Feature Commentaries:
- Audio commentary with Director Stephen Sommers and Editor/Producer Bob Ducsay.
- Audio commentary with stars Richard Roxburgh (Dracula), Shuler Hensley (Frankenstein’s Monster), and Will Kemp (The Wolf Man).
- Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes:
- Van Helsing: The Story, The Life, The Legend
- Bringing the Monsters to Life
- Track the Adventure
- The Masquerade Ball Scene “Unmasked”
- Dracula’s Lair Is Transformed
- You Are in the Movie!
- The Music of Van Helsing
- And More: Bloopers, The Art of Van Helsing, and hidden Monster Eggs
